Seraphine “PeeWee” Moniz, 89

Wednesday

Aug 2, 2017 at 1:25 PMAug 2, 2017 at 1:25 PM

FAIRHAVEN — Seraphine “PeeWee” Moniz, 89, of Fairhaven passed away at home Saturday, July 29, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was the husband of 68 years, of Irene (Rapoza) Moniz.

Born in Fairhaven, son of the late Jesse and Mary (Moniz) Moniz, he was a lifelong resident of the town and communicant of St. Joseph’s Church. PeeWee was a truck driver for Fairhaven Lumber for 59 years until his retirement four years ago.

He was a member of the Fairhaven Holy Ghost Club and enjoyed woodworking, building and helping family and friends with their projects but especially spending time with his great grandchildren, Kaci and Tessa.

He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Carol A. Moyer of Fairhaven; a grandson, Arcilio “Leo” Pacheco, Jr. and his wife Laurie of Acushnet; two great grandchildren, Kaci and Tessa Pacheco; a dear niece, Jo-Anne Neagus and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Moniz was the father-in-law of the late Richard Moyer and brother of the late Manuel, William and Joseph Moniz.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 9:30-10:30am in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Joseph’s Church, Fairhaven. Cremation will follow and interment will be private. For memorial register or facility directions go to, www.hathawayfunerals.com or call (508)994-9471.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in PeeWee’s name to a charity of your choice.

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